Goodbye and Hello
Tim Buckley · 1967
42 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of folk and avant-garde elements that explore existential themes and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Goodbye and Hello' is significant for its ambitious fusion of folk with avant-garde influences, showcasing Buckley's distinctive vocal style. The album received critical acclaim upon release, helping to establish Buckley as a key figure in the folk music movement and influencing future artists seeking to push genre boundaries.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released on August 1, 1967, 'Goodbye and Hello' was Tim Buckley's second studio album, following his self-titled debut. At this point in his career, Buckley was beginning to carve out his unique artistic identity within the burgeoning folk scene, exploring more complex arrangements and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· Víctor Jara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Man Can Find the War Standout 2:59
- 2 Carnival Song 3:12
- 3 Pleasant Street 5:17
- 4 Hallucinations 4:53
- 5 I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain Standout 6:05
- 6 Once I Was 3:23
- 7 Phantasmagoria in Two 3:28
- 8 Knight‐Errant 1:59
- 9 Goodbye and Hello Standout 8:42
- 10 Morning Glory 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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